Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) - Tomball, Tx

Overview Texas Oncology is seeking an Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) for its Tomball, TX location. The position is Monday‑Friday, with no weekends or holidays and no on‑call duties. The role will be classified as Level I, Level II or Senior based on the candidate’s experience. Responsibilities Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. Assess health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history. Assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material. Provide psychosocial support to patients and families. Facilitate clinical operations and patient care. Manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and record the information in the patient chart. Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre‑testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients. Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient’s chart. Facilitate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care as necessary. Assist patients in locating available community resources. Inter‑professional collaboration. Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants. Qualifications Level I Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program (BSN preferred). RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Maintain continuing education requirements. Entry level—0‑3 years nursing experience; oncology experience strongly preferred. Level II Minimum three (3) years of nursing experience; oncology experience strongly preferred. Level Senior Minimum five (5) years nursing experience, including at least one year in oncology strongly preferred. Oncology certification preferred. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. #J-18808-Ljbffr